Ransom W. Towle to [Family and Friends]

Item Description

Title: Ransom W. Towle to [Family and Friends]

Author

Towle, Ransom W., d. 1864

Source Document

Extent: 2 pages

Date Created: May 08, 1862

Description

Towle's regiment pursues the Rebels after finding their hasty departure from their camps. The men marched to the enemy's strong holds at Williamsburg, Virginia including Fort Magruder and a battle was fought. Killed and wounded reported. Soldiers had to endure heavy rain and muddy conditions. Some men did reconnaissance.